The PGA Tour now heads to its only team event of the season, as attention turns to the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
The unique format always provides a different test, with Shane Lowry teaming up with Brooks Koepka as one of the standout pairings.
The Golfing Gazette has all the key information ahead of the Zurich Classic, including the teams, prize money, and TV coverage.
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When and where is the Zurich Classic played?
The Zurich Classic 2026 runs from Thursday, April 23, through Sunday, April 26. TPC Louisiana has hosted the event since 2005.
TPC Louisiana
- Location: Avondale, Louisiana
- Established: 2004
- Architect: Pete Dye
- Par: 72
- Yardage: 7,425
Zurich Classic format
The first and third rounds of the Zurich Classic will be fourball, and the second and final rounds will be foursomes.
Following the second round on Friday, the 78 teams will be cut to the lowest 33 teams and ties.
What are the Zurich Classic teams?
Rory McIlroy is not involved at the Zurich Classic this week, but there is still plenty of star power across the team event.
Shane Lowry, who won alongside McIlroy in 2024, is teaming up with Brooks Koepka, while last week’s RBC Heritage winner Matt Fitzpatrick partners his brother Alex.
Defending champions Ben Griffin and Andrew Novak are also back to defend their title, ensuring another strong and intriguing field in New Orleans.
Zurich Classic tee times
The tee times for the first two rounds of the Zurich Classic have been confirmed. Here are the four marquee groups:
Round One
- 8:52 am: Ben Griffin & Andrew Novak; Wyndham Clark & Taylor Moore
- 9:05 am: Billy Horschel & Tom Hoge; Tony Finau & Max Greyserman
- 1:29 pm: Matt Fitzpatrick & Alex Fitzpatrick; Brooks Koepka & Shane Lowry
- 1:42 pm: Aaron Rai & Sahith Theegala; Luke Clanton & Blades Brown
Round Two
- 9:18 am: Matt Fitzpatrick & Alex Fitzpatrick; Brooks Koepka & Shane Lowry
- 9:29 am: Aaron Rai & Sahith Theegala; Luke Clanton & Blades Brown
- 1:39 pm: Ben Griffin & Andrew Novak; Wyndham Clark & Taylor Moore
- 1:50 am: Billy Horschel & Tom Hoge; Tony Finau & Max Greyserman
Find the full list of tee times on the PGA Tour website.
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Zurich Classic TV coverage
Golf Channel will air all four rounds of the Zurich Classic in the United States, and CBS will also televise weekend coverage.
| Day | Channel (Eastern Time) |
| Thursday | Golf Channel (3 – 6 pm) |
| Friday | Golf Channel (3 – 6 pm) |
| Saturday | Golf Channel (1 – 3 pm); CBS (3 – 6 pm) |
| Sunday | Golf Channel (1 – 3 pm); CBS (3 – 6 pm) |
What is the prize money at the Zurich Classic?
The total prize money at this week’s Zurich Classic is $9.5 million.
The winning team will take home $1.37 million each, while the second- and third-place teams will share $1.12 million and $734,000, respectively.
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